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Shonen Knife

少年ナイフ

Japanese pop‐punk girl trio

Formed in 1981

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Shonen Knife tour dates 2026

Shonen Knife has 28 upcoming shows between Wednesday, October 28, 2026 and Sunday, June 20, 2027, across 4 countries: United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, New Zealand. The next one is on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Canberra, Australia (SHONEN KNIFE re-cuttin’ Australia/NZ 2026).

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Tour dates by city: Canberra · Belconnen · Leichhardt · Sydney · Bathurst · Avalon Beach · Newcastle · Wellington Central · 堺市 · Chiyoda City · Manchester · Glasgow · Edinburgh · York · Leeds · Hull · Nottingham · Birmingham · Bristol · Cardiff · Oxford · Reading · Guildford · Southsea · Lewes · Cambridge · London · Bedford

More concerts: United Kingdom · Australia · Japan · New Zealand

Tour dates elsewhere: Bandsintown · Songkick

About

Shonen Knife is a Japanese pop-punk band formed in Osaka in 1981. Influenced by 1960s girl groups, pop bands, the Beach Boys, and early punk rock bands such as the Ramones, the band crafts stripped-down songs with simple yet unconventional lyrics sung in both Japanese and English.

The band has been credited with making "the international pop underground more international" by "opening it up to bands from Japan". They have also performed as a Ramones tribute band under the name the Osaka Ramones. Guitarist/singer Naoko Yamano is the only member to have remained with the band for its entire history; her sister Atsuko Yamano was a founding member and, after a long hiatus, returned to the band in 2016. They have released 22 studio albums; their most recent album Our Best Place was released in February 2023.

In the words of the Boston Globe, "something oddly spellbinding occurs when deceivingly silly lyrics are sandwiched between a buoyant guitar and a rapid-fire, pop-punk drum kit. Which perhaps explains why the Japanese female alternative rock/pop punk trio Shonen Knife is still singing songs about cookies, sushi, jelly beans, and, of course, banana chips."

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Also in Français

Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ, Shōnen Naifu) est un groupe de pop punk japonais, originaire d'Osaka. Formé en 1981, le groupe est largement influencé par les girl groups, le groupe de pop The Beach Boys, et des groupes de punk rock comme les Ramones. Le trio chante en japonais et en anglais.

Bien que de nature pop, le trio maintient un son garage rock underground distinct caractérisé notamment par une imagerie do-it-yourself (DIY) qui lui permet de se construire une réputation solide auprès de ses fans, comparable à celle de groupes de rock alternatif des années 1990 comme Sonic Youth, Nirvana, et Redd Kross. Le groupe est cité pour avoir « fait du pop underground international encore plus international » en « le faisant découvrir à d'autres groupes japonais ». Ses membres ont aussi joué comme cover band des Ramones sous le nom de The Osaka Ramones.

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Past shows

  • Alice Springs · SHONEN KNIFE re-cuttin’ Australia/NZ 2026
  • Ross · Alice Springs Brewing Co
  • Hindmarsh · The Gov
  • Adelaide · SHONEN KNIFE re-cuttin’ Australia/NZ 2026
  • perth · SHONEN KNIFE re-cuttin’ Australia/NZ 2026
  • Inglewood · Milk Bar
  • Hobart · Altar Bar

Discography

Albums

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EPs

Singles

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Questions about Shonen Knife’s tour

When is Shonen Knife’s next show?

Shonen Knife’s next show is on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Canberra, Australia (SHONEN KNIFE re-cuttin’ Australia/NZ 2026).

How many shows does Shonen Knife have in 2026?

Shonen Knife has 10 shows listed in 2026, in 10 cities.

Where is Shonen Knife touring in 2026?

Shonen Knife is scheduled to play in Canberra (Australia), Belconnen (Australia), Leichhardt (Australia), Sydney (Australia), Bathurst (Australia), Avalon Beach (Australia), Newcastle (Australia), Wellington Central (New Zealand) and 20 other cities.

When does Shonen Knife play in Canberra?

Shonen Knife plays in Canberra on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at SHONEN KNIFE re-cuttin’ Australia/NZ 2026.

When does Shonen Knife play in Belconnen?

Shonen Knife plays in Belconnen on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at The Basement Canberra.

When does Shonen Knife play in Leichhardt?

Shonen Knife plays in Leichhardt on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Crowbar Sydney.

Where can I buy tickets for Shonen Knife?

Each date in the list above links to its ticket page when there is one, through sellers such as bandsintown.com, tickets.oztix.com.au.

Where can I listen to Shonen Knife?

Shonen Knife is on Apple Music, Bandcamp, Deezer, SoundCloud, Spotify. The links are at the top of this page.

How do I keep up with new Shonen Knife dates?

Add the dates to your calendar (iCal) or subscribe to the RSS feed, both linked under the list of shows. You can also follow Shonen Knife to get an email as soon as a show is announced near you.

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